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Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association. November 18, 2009. Certification Program. Increased Costs Increased Administration Increased Monitoring Increased Enforcement How Do You Deal With Non-Certified Businesses? * From April 2007 Meeting. Carwash Certification Program. Purpose
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Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association November 18, 2009
Certification Program • Increased Costs • Increased Administration • Increased Monitoring • Increased Enforcement • How Do You Deal With Non-Certified Businesses? *From April 2007 Meeting
Carwash Certification Program • Purpose • Establish General Operating Standards • Encourage Water Conservation • Increase Efficiency • Recognize the Carwash Industry
Carwash Certification Program • Who Can Participate? • Self-Serve • In-Bay Automatic • Conveyor
Carwash Certification Program • Applying for Certification • Complete Application Form • Pay $100 Fee • Certify compliance with applicable criteria
Carwash Certification Program • Annual Inspection • ACSA or designee • Request for Proposal • Failed Inspection • ACSA to provide written notice • 14 Days for compliance
Carwash Certification Program • Fees • Application Fee - $100 • Annual Renewal Fee - $100
Carwash Certification Program • General Operating Standards • Original Specifications • Nozzles replaced annually • Leaks repaired immediately • Low-flow toilets • Reverse Osmosis effluent reused • Employee Training – Written/Oral
Carwash Certification Program • Self-Serve Facilities • Positive shut-off valves • Pumps and nozzles < 3.5 GPM • Freeze protection system maintained
Carwash Certification Program • In-Bay Automatic Facilities • Positive shut-off valves • 5 Second Dwell Time • >20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water
Carwash Certification Program • Conveyor Facilities • Automatic shut-off valves in all washing machines • >20% of wash water shall be reclaimed water
Carwash Certification Program • Benefits • Use less water = Reduced water bill • Display signage as “ACSA Certified” • ACSA website • Promotional materials CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION!
Drought Watch Stage • Certified carwash facilities agree to: • Use only reclaimed water to irrigate • Sweeping • Adjust high-pressure pumps to < 1,000 psi
Drought Warning Stage • Certified carwash facilities* agree to: • Use a minimum of 40% reclaimed water in the wash process * Excludes Self-Service Carwash Facilities
Drought Emergency Stage • Certified carwash facilities agree to: • Reduce the current use of water by 20%, as required by all businesses